Home Improvement Grants in Ellicott City.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Ellicott City, MD. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Ellicott City, MD directory shows 25 cataloged resources. Of those, 25 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 25 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 11 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 17 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 4 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 3 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...
FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage
ICC coverage is built into every National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy and pays up to $30,000 to help bring a s...
HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes
HUD funds state, county, and city governments to identify and fix lead-based paint hazards and other health hazards (mol...
EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement
EPA's WIIN Act grants and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) fund lead service line replacement programs in...
Howard County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied households in Howard County with income at or below 80...
Howard County Emergency Home Repair Program
Provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households in Howard County with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers i...
Howard County Accessibility Modification Program
Provides accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes in Howard County where a disabled resident lives. Includes...
Maryland Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible households in Maryland. Includes insu...
Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
State-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Servic...
BGE Home Energy Savings Program
Income-qualified energy efficiency program for BGE customers providing free home energy assessments and installations of...
BGE Heat Pump Rebate Program
Rebate for BGE customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified air-source heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary based o...
BGE Smart Energy Savers Program
Provides BGE customers with rebates for comprehensive home energy improvements including insulation, air sealing, duct s...
Maryland Solar Energy Grant Program
State grant program for Maryland homeowners installing solar photovoltaic systems. Grant amount is based on system size ...
Howard County Historic Preservation Grants
Matching grant program for owners of designated historic properties in Howard County, including Ellicott City. Funds ext...
Maryland Bay Restoration Fund Septic Grant
Grant program for Maryland homeowners to upgrade failing septic systems or install nitrogen-reducing septic technology. ...
Howard County Sewer Lateral Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance to Howard County homeowners for repair or replacement of private sewer lateral lines. Loan...
Howard County HELP Program for Seniors
Provides minor home repairs and modifications for Howard County homeowners age 60+ to help them age in place safely. Inc...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Federal program providing low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair,...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home where they reside. Also a...
Maryland Energy Financing Program
Low-cost financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for Maryland homeowners. Includes solar, heat...
Maryland HOME Program
Federal HOME funds administered through local jurisdictions for rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Deferred loan wi...
Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit
State tax credit for Maryland homeowners whose property taxes exceed a percentage of their income. Provides direct reduc...
Maryland Senior Tax Credit
Additional property tax credit for Maryland homeowners age 65 and older with limited income. Can be combined with regula...
BGE Water Heater Rebate Program
Rebate for BGE customers who install high-efficiency water heaters including heat pump water heaters, tankless systems, ...
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